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August 17, 2017

American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Heather Entrekin, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA.

August 13, 2017

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. (Ephesians 2:17)

Dear ABCUSA Friends,

As I write to you today, two concerns weigh heavy on my heart, as I imagine they do on yours as well. The whole world is watching the war of words escalate between the United States and North Korea. North Korea’s apparently successful development of its nuclear weapons arsenal threatens to destabilize Asia, forcing us to recognize that 25 years of...

August 11, 2017

American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Darla Dee Turlington, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA.

August 8, 2017

American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications by September 1 for Matthew 25 Grant awards.

The Grant was created through the monetary gifts of a generous donor whose primary wish is to help ameliorate poverty. The ABCUSA Matthew 25 Grant fund was established to respond to this donor’s generosity.

The application process is structured to help small ministries with limited staff time. Each applicant will need to complete the form, explain the...

August 3, 2017

American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Betty Wright Riggins, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA.

August 1, 2017

Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher invited leaders to share their recommended “Summer Reading Material” for an Up to Camp series. As you pack for camp this summer, grab one of these books to take along! Read Part 1 of the series, here. Read Part 2 of the series,...

July 31, 2017

American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Alice Green, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA.

July 28, 2017

Originally announced on July 14, 2017, the American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary is searching for persons to fill two Associate General Secretary positions. The positions include Associate General Secretary for Missional Initiatives and Partnerships and Associate General Secretary for Congregational and...

July 27, 2017

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